In July 2024, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) launched the Women in Business Development Programme pilot. Taking place over four days, this programme was designed to support 23 female entrepreneurs to feel:

• Increased confidence and inspired by the stories and lived experiences of others
• Equipped with tools and techniques to maximise their impact
• Supported by a strong, active network of peers, role models, and mentors

The cohort took part in four jam-packed sessions of learning, discussion and networking over the course of four months, hearing from brilliant guest speakers from within membership and LCCI.

Programme Outline

Session 1 – Wednesday 10 July - Business Strategy 

• Navigating Male Dominated Spaces with Julie Nel, Sarah Austerberry and Hayley Elvins
• Exploration of Foundational Business Principles with Nicole Lowe

Session 2 – Tuesday 3 September - Strategic Business Development 

• How to Secure Funding - David B Horne
• Strategic Branding and Relationship Building - Joy Livera, Plamena Manolova, Jaskiran Shergill

Session 3 – Thursday 3 October - Maximising Your Reach Sustainably 

• Successful Growth and Internationalisation with Janice Sanon
• The Internationalisation Path for Women in Business by Elizabeth Skewes Castañeda
• Using Adversity to Power Beyond Expectations with Hilary Briggs
• Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) by Mark Jenkinson and Joe Gallagher
• Unleash your Brand and Establish Your Market Presence with Anne-Sophie Martin-Kukah

Session 4 - Friday 18 October – Mastering Self and Business Dynamics

• Managing Self-Perception, Impactful Presentation, and Work-Life Balance with Abby Ghafoor
• Identify and Articulate Business Strengths, Navigating Growth and Pivoting, and Relating with Others with Sarah Jo Loveday
• Coaching for Female Leaders with Barbara Puddinu

After completion of the course, our cohort enjoyed celebratory drinks in the LCCI Members' Lounge, and each received an OCN certified certificate.

Certification

Upon completion of the programme, all participants received a Level 4 certificate from LCCI, accredited by OCN London. Programme participants can display their non-expiring digital badge by downloading and sharing it via social media platform.

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Contact Us

If you are interested in finding out more about the programme and future developments, please contact us by emailing jreijnaars@londonchamber.co.uk or calling +44 (0)20 7203 1810.

If you would like to collaborate or sponsor subsequent programmes, please get in touch. 

About LCCI's Women in Business Group

This is an initiative of the Women in Business Advisory group at LCCI. 

LCCI's Women in Business group aims to grow the representation of women in under-represented sectors and promote inclusivity as a marketplace and financial advantage. With the help of our Programme Partner Landmark Space, the group seeks to champion issues that need to be addressed for women by key stakeholders and the management of organisations.